Sans Contrasted Wati 5 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, sleek, assertive, impact, elegance, momentum, display, slanted, crisp, tapered, sharp, calligraphic.
A slanted, high-contrast design with sharp terminals and tapered strokes that give letters a cut, chiseled feel. Curves are smooth and open, while joins and diagonals stay crisp, producing a lively rhythm across words. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable structure with a traditional two-storey “g,” and the figures follow the same italicized, contrast-forward logic, with elegant, narrow hairlines and fuller main strokes.
Best suited to display use such as headlines, pull quotes, magazine layouts, posters, and brand marks where contrast and slant can carry the visual identity. It will also work for short blocks of text at comfortable sizes, especially in editorial contexts, but the fine hairlines suggest giving it sufficient size and spacing for clarity.
The overall tone is confident and editorial, combining elegance with a slightly aggressive edge. Its steep slant and bright contrast read as stylish and attention-seeking, with a refined, contemporary sheen suited to expressive typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, fashion-leaning italic voice that feels premium and energetic. It emphasizes contrast and forward movement to create impact while keeping letterforms familiar enough for quick recognition.
Counters are generally generous, helping the heavy strokes avoid looking clogged, while the pronounced tapering and fine hairlines create sparkle in larger settings. The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, giving text a unified forward motion.